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News about Arbonia, innovations and interesting facts from the world of doors, showers and partition wall systems as well as the contract business can be found here in our blog.

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Exhibition and training centre

Specialist dealers, fabricators and architects are supported in the GARANT exhibition centre with a wide range of further training courses.

Exhibition and training centre

Round-arched, red-stained wooden double door with wrought-iron decorative bands, ring handles and keyhole, in a stone archway, surrounded by large metal gear wheels, clock dials and pipes.

Crossing the threshold: the door in the film

As portals to other worlds, as a safe place from danger or as part of a larger backdrop, doors become an important element of the plot.

Crossing the threshold: the door in the film

DIN 4109-1:2016, Table 1 with characteristic values for airborne and impact sound insulation; columns for components (walls, ceilings, stairs, doors), considered sound transmission and characteristic values R'w and L'n,w. Row 'doors' and cell 'only via the door' marked yellow.

Impact sound and soundproof doors

Soundproof doors against noise: Find out how impact noise is reduced and which door solutions ensure more peace and quiet in living and working spaces.

Impact sound and soundproof doors

White cubes with black letters on a smooth background, lined up to form 'BARRIERE'; on the right a hand turning another cube with the letters 'FREI'; blurred green background.

Overcoming barriers with LEGO ramps - on the way to greater accessibility

Stairs, high kerbs and doorsteps are often insurmountable obstacles in the lives of people with physical limitations or disabilities.b

Overcoming barriers with LEGO ramps - on the way to greater accessibility

Tree trunk cross-section with concentric annual rings, radial cracks and visible wood grain in warm brown tones

Cradle-to-Cradle principle

Cradle to Cradle explained simply: life cycles, certification & how it differs from Cradle to Grave. ►Find out more

Cradle-to-Cradle principle

Light blue, luminous waveform (sound wave) against a dark grey, square grid background

Sound insulation - increased requirements

Enhanced sound insulation requirements in accordance with DIN 4109-5: Which dB values apply, when they are agreed upon, and which sound insulation classes (SK2–SK4) they meet.

Sound insulation - increased requirements

Row of wooden clothes hangers on a metal bar, with various hanging tops in white, black and red; close-up from an oblique perspective.

Wood is a fascinating material - and good for the environment.

Textiles made of wood are interesting for all wood enthusiasts. They are good for the environment and also feel really good.

Wood is a fascinating material - and good for the environment.

Bright entrance hallway with open white door; a woman leads a boy into the house. Flames and smoke are visible outside through the open door. On the left is a blackboard with writing on it, on the right a coat rack with jackets, a white chair with cushions and a glass door.

Highly recommended: fire and smoke protection doors

On average, there is a fire in Germany every two to three minutes these days. Individual rooms or objects are most frequently affected.

Sun-drenched deciduous forest in spring, slender tree trunks and a forest floor densely covered with small white flowers.

Sustainability tips for carpenters

Sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in our society. More and more people are developing an awareness of the issue!

Sustainability tips for carpenters